Nannina Gilder
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Film list: 100 Great Films Directed by Women 1900-2020
A woefully incomplete, incredibly subjective list of great films directed by women from the entire span of film history.
letterboxd.com
My woefully incomplete, incredibly subjective list of 100 great films directed by women from the entire span of film history. https://letterboxd.com/nannina/list/100-great-films-directed-by-women-1900-2020/detail/
Really fascinating analysis of interracial dynamics in POOL OF LONDON and THE STORY OF A THREE-DAY PASS. Both films are very worthwhile viewing, and I was really interested to read a comparison.
I'm still incredibly happy I wrote this piece (even if it hasn't gotten the traction I hoped it'd get).
I compared POOL OF LONDON (which played during Locarno's British postwar retrospection) to THE STORY OF A THREE-DAY's handling of interracial love.
I compared POOL OF LONDON (which played during Locarno's British postwar retrospection) to THE STORY OF A THREE-DAY's handling of interracial love.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: Prejudice Across the Pond in "Pool of London" and "The Story of a Three-Day Pass" | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
On how two films capture racism abroad, including one that just played as a part of a Locarno retrospective.
www.rogerebert.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Really fascinating analysis of interracial dynamics in POOL OF LONDON and THE STORY OF A THREE-DAY PASS. Both films are very worthwhile viewing, and I was really interested to read a comparison.
Finally the Kinuyo Tanaka box set is coming! Though I think it would have been worthy of a proper Criterion release, I’ll take what I can get. Also Sara Gomez! www.criterion.com/current/post...
August 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Finally the Kinuyo Tanaka box set is coming! Though I think it would have been worthy of a proper Criterion release, I’ll take what I can get. Also Sara Gomez! www.criterion.com/current/post...
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"Born exactly a year apart, sisters Valentina and Zinaida Brumberg worked together their entire careers in the Soviet animation industry, becoming known as the 'grandmothers of Russian animation' for their work in the fairytale genre."
The Brumberg Sisters – Women Film Pioneers Project
Women Film Pioneers Project is a scholarly resource exploring women’s global involvement at all levels of film production during the silent film era.
wfpp.columbia.edu
August 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"Born exactly a year apart, sisters Valentina and Zinaida Brumberg worked together their entire careers in the Soviet animation industry, becoming known as the 'grandmothers of Russian animation' for their work in the fairytale genre."
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I wrote about James Wong Howe for @criterion.bsky.social once: www.criterion.com/current/post...
James Wong Howe’s Way with Light
Throughout his prolific career, the Oscar-winning cinematographer mixed technical ingenuity with the vulnerability and longing of an outsider.
www.criterion.com
June 22, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I wrote about James Wong Howe for @criterion.bsky.social once: www.criterion.com/current/post...
Last year for Pride I made a list of queer films directed by women from 1912 to today. Here it is if anyone wants to revisit it.
Some are obvious, some less well know, some more queer coded, others explicitly about the LGBT+ experience.
Happy Pride 💗💜💙 letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Some are obvious, some less well know, some more queer coded, others explicitly about the LGBT+ experience.
Happy Pride 💗💜💙 letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Queer Films Directed by Women
For Pride month I've been slowly putting together a list of Queer films directed by women. I came up with 35, from 1912 to last year (over half from before 2000). All meaningful to me. It is by no mea...
letterboxd.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Last year for Pride I made a list of queer films directed by women from 1912 to today. Here it is if anyone wants to revisit it.
Some are obvious, some less well know, some more queer coded, others explicitly about the LGBT+ experience.
Happy Pride 💗💜💙 letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Some are obvious, some less well know, some more queer coded, others explicitly about the LGBT+ experience.
Happy Pride 💗💜💙 letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Top 5 George Cukor films
5. MY FAIR LADY
4. DINNER AT EIGHT
3. WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD?
2. BORN YESTERDAY
1. HOLIDAY
5. MY FAIR LADY
4. DINNER AT EIGHT
3. WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD?
2. BORN YESTERDAY
1. HOLIDAY
May 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Top 5 George Cukor films
5. MY FAIR LADY
4. DINNER AT EIGHT
3. WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD?
2. BORN YESTERDAY
1. HOLIDAY
5. MY FAIR LADY
4. DINNER AT EIGHT
3. WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD?
2. BORN YESTERDAY
1. HOLIDAY
I hope when award comes SINNERS is still in the conversation. It’s such a beautifully crafted film, direction, cinematography, music, production & costume design, special effects, editing & the performances (I genuinely forgot Michael B Jordan was playing both Smoke & Stack) are all fantastic.
two men in suits and hats are standing next to each other with the hashtag #sinnersmovie on the bottom
ALT: two men in suits and hats are standing next to each other with the hashtag #sinnersmovie on the bottom
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May 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I hope when award comes SINNERS is still in the conversation. It’s such a beautifully crafted film, direction, cinematography, music, production & costume design, special effects, editing & the performances (I genuinely forgot Michael B Jordan was playing both Smoke & Stack) are all fantastic.
This is really exciting!
Sarah Maldoror is so important both to the history of women filmmakers, and to African film, as well as just making beautiful, politically engaged films. These aren’t films you can see otherwise, make the effort to get to MOMA in May.
Sarah Maldoror is so important both to the history of women filmmakers, and to African film, as well as just making beautiful, politically engaged films. These aren’t films you can see otherwise, make the effort to get to MOMA in May.
INCREDIBLE!
In May @momanyc.bsky.social is doing the first ever full-scare retrospective of the films of Sarah Maldoror in North America!!
In May @momanyc.bsky.social is doing the first ever full-scare retrospective of the films of Sarah Maldoror in North America!!
Sarah Maldoror | MoMA
Film series. May 1–15, 2025. MoMA presents a full-scale retrospective of Sarah Maldoror (1929–2020), the first of its kind in North America, celebrating the pioneering French filmmaker whose work gave...
www.moma.org
April 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is really exciting!
Sarah Maldoror is so important both to the history of women filmmakers, and to African film, as well as just making beautiful, politically engaged films. These aren’t films you can see otherwise, make the effort to get to MOMA in May.
Sarah Maldoror is so important both to the history of women filmmakers, and to African film, as well as just making beautiful, politically engaged films. These aren’t films you can see otherwise, make the effort to get to MOMA in May.
Always a pleasure to talk geekily with Mr @dfaggiani.bsky.social. This time the subject was FIREFLY, most specifically, the masterpiece of episodic television that is "Jaynestown". Give it a listen!
The EscapeGoat Podcast turns 5! To mark this, I welcome guests back to talk about fave episodes of television! @nannina.bsky.social on Firefly, Dru on Living With Dinosaurs/Primal, & @kitgonzo.bsky.social on Deadwood! And there will be more in the weeks to come! 🥳 open.spotify.com/episode/0fWn...
Episode 69 - The EscapeGoat Podcast 5th Anniversary Specials (pt 1)
The EscapeGoat Podcast · Episode
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March 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Always a pleasure to talk geekily with Mr @dfaggiani.bsky.social. This time the subject was FIREFLY, most specifically, the masterpiece of episodic television that is "Jaynestown". Give it a listen!
A fantastic well researched article that makes you think, "What might have been..."
I think it is also relevant to note that Claudette Colbert had experience with a woman director, having starred in Dorothy Arzner's HONOR AMONG LOVERS.
Definitely take the time to read!
I think it is also relevant to note that Claudette Colbert had experience with a woman director, having starred in Dorothy Arzner's HONOR AMONG LOVERS.
Definitely take the time to read!
My article on Claudette Colbert’s attempts to become a director is up! Please read and share.
“The untold story of how the screen comedy queen of the 1930s and ‘40s nearly become one of very few women to direct feature films in postwar Hollywood.”
brightlightsfilm.com/claudette-co...
“The untold story of how the screen comedy queen of the 1930s and ‘40s nearly become one of very few women to direct feature films in postwar Hollywood.”
brightlightsfilm.com/claudette-co...
March 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A fantastic well researched article that makes you think, "What might have been..."
I think it is also relevant to note that Claudette Colbert had experience with a woman director, having starred in Dorothy Arzner's HONOR AMONG LOVERS.
Definitely take the time to read!
I think it is also relevant to note that Claudette Colbert had experience with a woman director, having starred in Dorothy Arzner's HONOR AMONG LOVERS.
Definitely take the time to read!
For those who like and use @letterboxd.social lists here is my Women's History Month Criterion Channel Collection on Letterboxd.
Glad so many people have found and enjoyed this post, I hope it leads to much happy viewing!
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Glad so many people have found and enjoyed this post, I hope it leads to much happy viewing!
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
March 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For those who like and use @letterboxd.social lists here is my Women's History Month Criterion Channel Collection on Letterboxd.
Glad so many people have found and enjoyed this post, I hope it leads to much happy viewing!
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Glad so many people have found and enjoyed this post, I hope it leads to much happy viewing!
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
I have to say I'm disappointed the Criterion Channel didn't take the opportunity to highlight women directors in March for women's history month. They could even have used the films they already had.
So here's my Women's History Month Criterion Channel Collection. 31 films, for each day of March.
So here's my Women's History Month Criterion Channel Collection. 31 films, for each day of March.
March 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I have to say I'm disappointed the Criterion Channel didn't take the opportunity to highlight women directors in March for women's history month. They could even have used the films they already had.
So here's my Women's History Month Criterion Channel Collection. 31 films, for each day of March.
So here's my Women's History Month Criterion Channel Collection. 31 films, for each day of March.
I missed Criterion Channel's Feb announcement so have only just seen they have a huge selection of Sara Gomez's films! Restored with subtitles! Including her 1977 feature ONE WAY OR ANOTHER which I only saw in terrible condition without subtitles on youtube. www.criterionchannel.com/sara-gomez-s...
Sara Gómez’s Revolutionary Cuba - The Criterion Channel
A true cinematic revolutionary who used the camera as her tool in the fight against oppression in all forms, the Afro-Cuban filmmaker Sara Gómez brought the stories of ordinary Cubans to the screen wi...
www.criterionchannel.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I missed Criterion Channel's Feb announcement so have only just seen they have a huge selection of Sara Gomez's films! Restored with subtitles! Including her 1977 feature ONE WAY OR ANOTHER which I only saw in terrible condition without subtitles on youtube. www.criterionchannel.com/sara-gomez-s...
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Opinion. Mine. If I have to fund it myself, set up my own foundation, or campaign personally, there should be an urgency to restore lesser/unknown classic Black films—aka "race films"—that are neglected or considered underwhelming. Black classic films are just as valuable to the history of cinema.
January 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Opinion. Mine. If I have to fund it myself, set up my own foundation, or campaign personally, there should be an urgency to restore lesser/unknown classic Black films—aka "race films"—that are neglected or considered underwhelming. Black classic films are just as valuable to the history of cinema.
As there are 12 days of Christmas you have plenty of time to explore these short Christmas films, directed by women. They are artistic, weird, funny, beautiful, surreal & bite-sized, well worth your time. Enjoy!
As we approach the holiday I want to share some Christmas shorts directed by women.
Czech animator Hermina Tyrlova, created wonderful worlds of wool & string. A stop motion innovator, her career spanned almost 60 years, 1927-86. Here is her delightful SNOWMAN (1966) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNo...
Czech animator Hermina Tyrlova, created wonderful worlds of wool & string. A stop motion innovator, her career spanned almost 60 years, 1927-86. Here is her delightful SNOWMAN (1966) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNo...
Snehulak (1966)
YouTube video by GeneralArmorus
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM
As there are 12 days of Christmas you have plenty of time to explore these short Christmas films, directed by women. They are artistic, weird, funny, beautiful, surreal & bite-sized, well worth your time. Enjoy!
As we approach the holiday I want to share some Christmas shorts directed by women.
Czech animator Hermina Tyrlova, created wonderful worlds of wool & string. A stop motion innovator, her career spanned almost 60 years, 1927-86. Here is her delightful SNOWMAN (1966) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNo...
Czech animator Hermina Tyrlova, created wonderful worlds of wool & string. A stop motion innovator, her career spanned almost 60 years, 1927-86. Here is her delightful SNOWMAN (1966) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNo...
Snehulak (1966)
YouTube video by GeneralArmorus
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:42 PM
As we approach the holiday I want to share some Christmas shorts directed by women.
Czech animator Hermina Tyrlova, created wonderful worlds of wool & string. A stop motion innovator, her career spanned almost 60 years, 1927-86. Here is her delightful SNOWMAN (1966) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNo...
Czech animator Hermina Tyrlova, created wonderful worlds of wool & string. A stop motion innovator, her career spanned almost 60 years, 1927-86. Here is her delightful SNOWMAN (1966) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNo...
I started the day in freezing muddy water… I am finishing the day in clean hot water. Supervised by Ms Dorothy Arzner
November 20, 2024 at 3:19 AM
I started the day in freezing muddy water… I am finishing the day in clean hot water. Supervised by Ms Dorothy Arzner
Fantastic article about a fascinating renaissance woman, who reinvented herself at every decade, excelling in all areas musical. Give it a read. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/a...
The Curious Case of ‘Naughty Little Nora,’ a Jazz Age Shape Shifter
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Fantastic article about a fascinating renaissance woman, who reinvented herself at every decade, excelling in all areas musical. Give it a read. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/a...
For Pride month I've been slowly putting together a list of Queer films directed by women. I came up with 35, from 1912 to last year (over half from before 2000). All meaningful to me. It is by no means comprehensive, but I hope it makes for enjoyable exploration!
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Film list: Queer Films Directed by Women
A list of 35 films compiled on Letterboxd, including Mädchen in Uniform (1931), Olivia (1951), The Great Deception (1959), Orlando (1992) and The Watermelon Woman (1996).
letterboxd.com
June 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM
For Pride month I've been slowly putting together a list of Queer films directed by women. I came up with 35, from 1912 to last year (over half from before 2000). All meaningful to me. It is by no means comprehensive, but I hope it makes for enjoyable exploration!
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
letterboxd.com/nannina/list...
Mr @dfaggiani.bsky.social let me join him for 2 of my favorite films on male friendship, both (not coincidentally) directed by women: Ida Lupino's THE HITCH-HIKER & Kathryn Bigelow's POINT BREAK. A great double feature & we had a lot of fun talking about them! Give it a listen!
youtu.be/CpC_mEq3_AI
youtu.be/CpC_mEq3_AI
The EscapeGoat Podcast - Episode 64 - The Hitch-Hiker/Point Break
On this installment, I'm joined again by Nannina, and we're talking about some great female film directors! After a bit of initial chat about Dorothy Arzner and her pre-Code movie Nana (which Nannina and I managed to watch together recently!).. we move onto the main double bill.... a chat about The Hitch-Hiker (1953, Ida Lupino) and Point Break (1991, Kathryn Bigelow). Fun is had. Enjoy! And Vaya Con Dios. 0.00 Intro/Preamble 0.16 The Hitch-Hiker 1.07 Point Break You can find the show on Twitter at @EGoat_pod (or tweet at me on @D_Faggiani) and email us with any feedback on escapegoatpod@gmail.com. All our episodes are on Spotify, our YouTube channel, and Apple Podcasts. Do share and enjoy. We also have a Patreon - any amount of money will get you early access to episodes, and help support the show. Nannina is a screenwriter, who procrastinates at writing by going down deep research wormholes into alternate dimensions. She supports her writing habit by making coffee, and can be found on Twitter and Bluesky via @NanninaGilder talking about early women filmmakers. All original intro, outro and other incidental music recorded and made available by kind permission of Richard Gilbert. NOTES This is a fun article, about Ida Lupino: https://screen-queens.com/2020/02/21/wihm-the-hidden-polemic-of-ida-lupinos-the-hitch-hiker/ Weirdly, once again, my brother Matt chimed with us without co-ordinating, by chatting with his podcast partner Mike about another female-directed movie American Psycho! Give it a listen! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4flYtxiEZvW6N3seXH9x8U?si=MEEPas9MSiWISuA5c_oFBA
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May 2, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Mr @dfaggiani.bsky.social let me join him for 2 of my favorite films on male friendship, both (not coincidentally) directed by women: Ida Lupino's THE HITCH-HIKER & Kathryn Bigelow's POINT BREAK. A great double feature & we had a lot of fun talking about them! Give it a listen!
youtu.be/CpC_mEq3_AI
youtu.be/CpC_mEq3_AI
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New episode of The EscapeGoat Podcast! In which I am joined by @nannina.bsky.social to talk about two classic movies, The Hitch-Hiker (1953) and Point Break (1991). Enjoy!!! open.spotify.com/episode/4wdZ...
Episode 64 - The Hitch-Hiker/Point Break
Listen to this episode from The EscapeGoat Podcast on Spotify. On this installment, I'm joined again by Nannina, and we're talking about some great female film directors! After a bit of initial chat a...
open.spotify.com
May 1, 2024 at 8:44 AM
New episode of The EscapeGoat Podcast! In which I am joined by @nannina.bsky.social to talk about two classic movies, The Hitch-Hiker (1953) and Point Break (1991). Enjoy!!! open.spotify.com/episode/4wdZ...
Listening to "Heart Food" and holy crap, Judee Sill where have you been my whole life?! This is an incredible album! www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8eh...
The Vigilante (Remastered)
Provided to YouTube by RhinoThe Vigilante (Remastered) · Judee SillHeart Food℗ 1973 Elektra/Asylum Records for the US and WEA International for the world out...
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April 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Listening to "Heart Food" and holy crap, Judee Sill where have you been my whole life?! This is an incredible album! www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8eh...
When I'm not researching women directors of years gone by, I'm collaborating with a woman director researching Shaker Sisters of years gone by for a feature film project. Here's an article on the 250th anniversary of the Shakers, it mentions our film. berkshiremag.com/spring-24/th...
The Year of the Shaker Woman — Berkshire Magazine
Mother Ann Lee’s Mission for Social Justice and Religious Freedom Lives On
berkshiremag.com
April 5, 2024 at 9:31 PM
When I'm not researching women directors of years gone by, I'm collaborating with a woman director researching Shaker Sisters of years gone by for a feature film project. Here's an article on the 250th anniversary of the Shakers, it mentions our film. berkshiremag.com/spring-24/th...
I had so much fun talking with @lhbizness.bsky.social & @karenmpeterson.bsky.social on @citizendamepod.bsky.social about the directing career of the incredible Kinuyo Tanaka.
Also watch her films on Criterion Channel, they are stunningly beautiful & powerful. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Also watch her films on Criterion Channel, they are stunningly beautiful & powerful. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Citizen Dame: Episode 275: Kinuyo Tanaka - The Dame Has Risen on Apple Podcasts
Show Citizen Dame, Ep Episode 275: Kinuyo Tanaka - The Dame Has Risen - Apr 3, 2024
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April 4, 2024 at 8:01 PM
I had so much fun talking with @lhbizness.bsky.social & @karenmpeterson.bsky.social on @citizendamepod.bsky.social about the directing career of the incredible Kinuyo Tanaka.
Also watch her films on Criterion Channel, they are stunningly beautiful & powerful. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Also watch her films on Criterion Channel, they are stunningly beautiful & powerful. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...